Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei overhauls security and military command with hardline loyalists

Mojtaba Khamenei has overhauled Iran's security and military command structure, installing regime hardline loyalists across military and intelligence leadership, the Wall Street Journal and Al Jazeera reported on August 11, 2026. The reshuffle places Khamenei's stamp on the government he inherited after the recent war with Israel began. Observers cited by Al Jazeera warn the appointments prioritize loyalty over military innovation.